hello everyone, i am a long time reader but this is my first post. i have an 85.5 944 na that i have modified a little, and need to do some work on. i am a junk timing belt idler and tensioner. i found the tensioner on paragon, but i think the idler is called a roller there ( http://www.paragon-products.com/category_s/135.htm ) . if anyone could help me with the size of it (32 v 46 mm) it would be greatly appreciated. i want to do this so my t-belts dont mess up because we all know the trouble that causes.

 

Call Jason or Chuck at Paragon products. They will make sure you get the right parts.

 

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Did you do what Pete suggested? Sage advice.

 

The larger roller is for early cars with turbo water pumps and the belt guard. The smaller is stock for early cars. Call Paragon or whoever you plan to buy it from, they'll tell you what you need or how to determine which you need.

 

Thanks Dave. Seriously, the guys at Paragon are top notch. They will not try to sell you something you don't need and they know these cars as well as anyone. You won't find anyone with bad things to say about them.

 

Yeah every once in a while I call them to order something and they tell me about a locally available substitute or how to avoid buying what I called for. I feel comfortable having my debit card on file and asking them to order what I need plus the while you are in theres.

 

I think the biggest gripe with paragon is packing peanuts....those guys are alright

 

Thanks for the advice! I just called and the 32mm is the one I need.